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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
5
A collage of humorous vignettes and stray notes from an old periodical includes a misfired farm task tale, language quips, household tips, and brief cultural observations. It references a French farmer, a gunshot misstep, home hacks, and light political quips about Taft, with scattered poetry and joke lines.
The article portrays Col. Roosevelt as promoting recall of the judiciary, praising California while critiquing Arizona. It notes his dismissive view of Arizona's sufficiency to govern its courts and hints at broader national issues, concluding with cautious optimism about his faith in the people.
Misa Macomber, a New York publishing house cashier, admits stealing to support her parents. She argues $19 weekly pay for handling $500,000 yearly gives women less value than men, while her employer cites market rates. The item also notes 33 percent price cuts for electric bulbs and ongoing action against the lamp trust.
Prof Charles Zueblin notes 2000 attempts to amend the U S Constitution with only 15 succeeding He contrasts this with Britain France Switzerland and Australia where amending is easier than passing a law suggesting the document locks in power until a great emergency may crack it He suggests posterity will face a breaking point.
A brisk jumble of opinions notes Honduras imagined revolution moth balls and Uncle Sam’s disarmament debates. It cites Cullom’s vindication and a woman’s first parliament speech in Christiana, plus a loaded flagship in San Diego and millinery mood swings. The column then recalls Wanamaker’s Philadelphia store opening sixty years ago and advertising wisdom.
A letter to The Star argues for criminal reform over harsh punishment using the Prodigal Son parable. It compares dairy cows Netherhall Brownie and Sophie to justify mercy and urges the penitent man to seek Christian guidance, amend conduct, and secure legitimate work. DR. A. HULET, Seattle, signs the appeal.
Marcus Loew, famed for building the five cent moving picture business, buys an interest in William Morris vaudeville. From penny arcades in New York, to Cincinnati, then to owning dozens of shows, Loew’s rise links vaudeville with film profits.
A wedding guest declared babies are a nuisance at weddings causing annoyance. The bridesmaid replied sharply and the judge notes the bride will print no babies expected on invitations.
A fragmentary page captures dialogue about wedding fashion by gossiping characters Madge and Marjorie, a thought on truth and lies, a scene reviving a fainted player Mabel with a trainer offering air and fudge, and a lobby chat about a long line for theater seating.
In a playful exchange from Judge, Popkins recalls fear of proposing while Billups says he felt certain. Popkins asks if Billups was sure of the girl, prompting Billups to reply he was never nervous, contrasting their differing confidences.
A distressed young man admits guilt after a theft as a woman scolds him for planning the walk away. The dialogue reveals remorse and a confrontation over intent in a quiet greenhouse corner.
A local vignette describes a woman in a tan skirt and red sweater crossing a field where a bull named Keoratite was ruminating. She was forced to change her plan and climb a tree for safety.
A judge reports a father insisting his son marry his daughter to support her after he can no longer provide for her. The dialogue shows the father urging the match and resigning responsibility, while the lover affirms willingness to assume the role.
A speaker insists three moving vans are planned for May Day to move goods, but another person objects saying his father will carry everything himself as he is a postman.
A compilation of quick punchlines and snippets from various papers. The jokes touch real estate misadventures, a Mexican war reference, a prison visit gag, suffragette stamps and a horse trade quip.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It asserts tablets contain active elements that aid digestion by replacing natural gastric juices, improving appetite and energy, with the product sold by druggists for 50 cents per package from Stuart's address in Marshall, Minnesota.
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